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Add 4/28 and 16/75

4/28 + 16/75 is 187/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    4/28 = 4 × 75/28 × 75 = 300/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    16/75 = 16 × 28/75 × 28 = 448/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/2100 + 448/2100 = 300 + 448/2100 = 748/2100
  5. 748/2100 simplified gives 187/525
  6. So, 4/28 + 16/75 = 187/525

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